Skip the Tired and Cheap Corporate Gifts and Surprise Everyone at the Workplace with 10 Thoughtful and Unique Gifts for Employees (2019)

When you are in a position of power you have many people working under you. Running the workplace is not easy; Period. But when you have employees who are happy and fulfilled, the job gets a bit easier. Giving your employees a small token of appreciation is a good way of letting them know how much you appreciate them. Buying gifts for your employees once or twice a year will make them feel better about themselves thus boosting their morale and making them work even better. Work of any kind can get monotonous. Employees often start feeling like a part of the machinery. This gives a ride to frustration and fatigue. This adversely affects the work. Gifts will make the office people feel more upbeat. It’s a way to humanise them and stop them from feeling like just another cog in the bigger machine.

Do you remember getting prizes at school? It made your achievement seem greater, didn’t it? That is because a prize gave us a sense of accomplishment. It was physical proof of all of our hard work. Well, the same technique can be applied in the workplace to boost your employees’ confidence. Rewarding them for achievements can make them feel acknowledged and they will see that as recognition of their hard work. We are not asking you to get them presents for every little feat. But the bigger things need to be recognised. For example, treat them if they land a big client or the yearly turnover is considerably high. It’s not advisable to reward individual employees. It will cause unnecessary competition and in the end, the work will suffer. Always recognise group effort and great teamwork. That way unity is maintained in the workplace and everybody is happy.

Festivals are cause for celebration. In our country and it’s customary to buy presents for people who are part of your life. Your office workers are someone who you spend a big chunk of your day with all through the year. In a way, they are kind of like your other family. Therefore buy something for your work family for big festivals like Diwali, Durga Puja, Id or Christmas. The festivals you choose to celebrate will depend on the region in which you are located or the religion of the majority of your workforce. In India, there is a festival almost throughout the year. It’s not possible to buy gifts for every occasion. So pick out one or two big festivals to celebrate whence you can buy gifts for everyone at the office including the help. Keep the gifts simple and inexpensive. Buy the same gift for everyone or gifts of equal value to avoid unnecessary complications.

Is there anything in the world better than chocolates? We think not. So boxes of chocolates are sure to instantly cheer up all of your workforces. What will make the gift of chocolates better are customised boxes that can be kept as a keepsake? Get your staff customised chocolate boxes from chococraft.in. These chocolates can be imprinted with the company logo, name or any other photo or image that you may like. They are available in boxes of 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, and 18. You can get the boxes customised as well. Prices will depend on the kind of customisation that you pick. A box of 2 chocolates without printing costs around Rs. 345 and with printing around Rs. 395. Not only are chocolates a great gift but they are also suitable for people of any age, position or gender.

Working long hours at the office can get monotonous. Nowadays most of the work is done on the computer. People who work in an office know that sitting in front of the computer for long periods can make you feel slow and sluggish, thus reducing your work pace. But good music can relieve the boredom and make us feel refreshed once again. Good headphones, therefore, are a must-have office accessory nowadays. Get your staff these Bass Heads 100 In-Ear Headphones with Mic from BoAt. These stylish headphones are high on performance as well. The powerful 10mm dynamic driver with the speaker resistance of 16 ohm ensures powerful sound delivery. The HD microphone enables hands-free calling and has crystal clear sound. You can play or pause music and answer or end calls with one-click, track forward with two-clicks or back with 3 clicks. The snug fit of these headphones prevents them from falling out and look super cool as an accessory as well. Buy these user-friendly headphones for Rs. 399.

Stress is a normal part of work life. In fact it is unavoidable. But dealing with stress is important and releasing your stress in a positive manner is of utmost important. Get your team these Fidget Spinners from True Deal. These spinners helps relieve stress, stimulates the brain cells and helps one think. This spinner is designed like the Marvel superhero Captain America’s shield which makes it a treasured keepsake for fans of the character and the movie franchisee. It has two spinning modes; one in which the rings move inside and in the other they move outside. Buy these useful toys for Rs. 160. The price of these makes them a great choice for bulk gifting.

As already discussed, stress can be the major problem of office life. Studies have shown that too much stress can lead to obesity, heart problems, hike cholesterol levels and lead to diseases like diabetes. People often resort to unhealthy practices like smoking to deal with stress which in turn can give ride to another slew of health problems. These Jumbo Size Squishy Stress Relief Toys from Toyshine, will help you deal with stress without sacrificing your health. These toys come in packs of 2. Made of sponge these squishy Penguin and Ninja Cat toys are cute to look at and will also help you deal with stress as they work like stress balls. Squeeze them and let go of your stress, anxiety and also exercise your hand muscles. Buy these cute stress toys for Rs. 489 from Amazon.

A lamp or nightlight is a desktop essential. But big bulky study lamps take up unnecessary space on the table top which already houses a ton of other things like the computer with it’s associated accessories, pens, office supplies like paper clips, pins, post-its etc. But this Mini Spaceman Astronaut Shape LED Nightlight from Docooler is a USB lamp which connects to the USB port of your computer and draws power from there. The flexible hose lets you adjust the angle of the lamp. Switching it on and off is easy too. You just need to flip the helmet of the astronaut. Apart from it’s functionality, the other factors that makes this lamp a great gift is it’s supercool design and it’s portability. Buy this super cool office accessory for your office staff for Rs. 350 from Amazon.

If you are looking for a smart and professional gift that everyone in the office will love and use then a corporate gift set is the best way to go. To make the gift less generic, get it personalised with the official logo or the names of each staff. This corporate gift set from Presto is a great gift for your office workers. The silver coloured set, contains a pen, a key ring and a card holder which can be used to keep credit cards or visiting cards. The pen and the cardholder is constructed from stainless steel making them durable and long lasting. Each of the items in the set can be personalised with name and company logo. What makes this set great is that each of these items is objects of daily use. Gifting your staff something which can be used on a day to basis is a smart decision. Plaques or mementos end up in a corner of the living room shelf or even worse…the bin. But things like a pen, a cardholder or key chain are things which people can never have enough of. Buy this functional gift for Rs. 399 from amazon.in.

As the boss, your position in the office is one of power. But an office is not a dictatorship. Therefore the boss needs to acknowledge the contributions of his or her staff. Saying thank you is of course greatly appreciated. But sometimes you need to say your thanks in a more profound way. This ‘Thanks for Your Support Mug’ from Tied Ribbons is just the gift that will let you communicate your gratitude to your office family. This printed coffee mug is made of ceramic and can hold 350 ml of liquid. These mugs will certainly make your staff feel a bit more appreciated and they will be motivated to work harder and do better at work. Buy this motivational mug for Rs. 319 from Amazon.

There is one thing which we have all faced while working long hours at the office…sudden pangs of hunger! In fact munching on snacks like cookies, chips, biscuits etc. can lead to weight gain. This happens gradually and by the time you realise it, it’s too late. It’s extremely difficult to lose weight when you are in a 9-5 job. But what if you turn snack time into a healthy activity instead? Gift these True Elements Health and Happiness Gift Hampers to your staff. This box contains an array of healthy snacks like Roasted Pumpkin Cheesy Onion, Pumpkin Seeds Honey Roasted, Sunflower Seeds Roasted Chilli Garlic, Wholegrain Chivda Spicy Masala, Almonds, Dried Blueberries and Dried Whole Cranberries. These snacks will take care of the sudden cravings without drastic weight gain. Each hamper costs Rs. 350. Get them on Gourmet Box.

When it comes to buying gifts for co-workers it’s always wise to choose things that they would find useful in the office. Because that’s where you spend 75% of your time and it would be a thoughtful gesture to pick a gift which makes office life easier. A mouse pad is an essential desktop accessory as it makes the mouse glide along easily thus making one work faster and more efficiently. But instead of a plain old mouse pad gift your colleagues this motivational Quote printed one from YaYa Café. This vibrant black and yellow mouse pad is imprinted with the message ‘stop thinking start doing’ in bold letters. The mouse pad is made of high-density black foam, is stain-resistant with an inter-woven cloth cover. It has digital printing, an anti-slip rubber base, is soft to touch, will not crack or peel and comes with an anti-fraying stitched frame. Buy it from Amazon for Rs. 199.

One of the most basic accessories that you need at work is a note pad. This comes in essentially handy if taking down notes is a part of your job, or if you have to come up with ideas and concepts in office. The note pad is the place that all creative ideas are born. So get your staff these Adventures of The Mind Notebook Diary from Doodle. It’s a hard bound paper diary with 200 ruled natural shade perforated pages. It is A5 size and non-dated with a space for writing your own. This classic notepad will help you carry out your work in a more organised way. Buy it for Rs. 276 from Amazon.

Who doesn’t like a surprise party? We are sure your employees will too. Throw a party at your office for your staff. Have towards the end of the day when the office is about to get over. Get food delivered and put on some light music. Share a few beers or bond over soft-drinks. Getting a break from work will take care of work fatigue, de-stress and energise them. Let the employees mingle amongst themselves and get to know each other a bit better. Employees who understand and get along with each other always deliver better work and on time too. Take this opportunity to know each other better, break the ice, and just enjoy each other’s company.